Rover “Phileas”
80-80-80.
A mission requirements document couldn't be shorter.
The PolAres Rover „Phileas“ shall:
- Function in desert and arctic environment until –80°C (high robustness),
- Function 80 days without interruption and be able to cover a distance up to 80 km (long durability & range of exploration)
- and be usable in regions up to the 80° latitude (north / south) (high versatility).
The primary mission profile is the transfer, application and utilisation of scientific payloads, both during single robotic missions and in cooperation with analogue astronauts as human component.
More stories on rover "Phileas"
Underneath you'll find more stories about our rover "Phileas". Read how we are making our first steps in designing the rover and constructing the first hardware.
21. May 2010
01. February 2010
04. May 2009
26. April 2008
29. February 2008
PolAres Schedule Update
27. April - 01 May 2012: Field test Austria
After Rio Tinto in April 2011 this will be the first field test after upgrading the Aouda.X space suit simulator. Proposed location: Dachstein cave systems (upper Austria)
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